So far, these companies have been able to create lots of confusion and doubt about the GM crops and their side effects on our health and the environment. Here are the health and environmental risks associated with GMOs in our food supply based on independent resources and research:

Gastrointestinal Problems and intestinal damage:

Bt corn is the masterpiece of Monsanto introduced to market in mid 90s. The BT bacteria is sprayed on vegetables, corn or soy to kill pests. Here is a study in 2012 on how BT toxin kills human’s cells.

Roosevelt once said that the nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. The GM by products and chemicals such as Bt toxin deplete soil of its valuable minerals and beneficial bacteria. The active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup called “glyphosate” is also non-biodegradable and adds to the environmental toxins.

GM crops can also easily contaminate non-GMO crops and other plants. In fact, FDA’s approval of GMO alfalfa could mean an end to organic sustainable agriculture as we know, since alfalfa is pollinated by insects. GMOs are also a threat to survivals of bees, butterflies, bats and other pollinators.

Indian farmer’s suicide:

In India every 30 minutes a farmer commits suicide because of devastating results of Monsanto’s GMO crops. The costly seeds and the increase in use of stronger pesticides leaves farmers with no choice but to end their lives by drinking the insecticide that was shipped to them by Monsanto.